It has been my great (private) shame that I have lived in Bergen for a year and a half and had never explored Bergen’s public library (until this week). There. Now I’ve admitted it, and my shame is public. Hopefully this admission will benefit you, the newer international students, however, by preventing you from carrying the same lack-of-library abashment…
Hei hei again new international students! As promised in last week’s blog of practicalities, this week I wanted to provide some ideas of what to do and where to go for fun in Bergen. Get Active Norwegians tend to be an active and outdoorsy people. You can encounter them frolicking through the mountains like obnoxiously…
For a long time I was a bit of a grinch when it came to the holidays. As I got older, though, I started to appreciate them more. Now they are a way for me to honor the seasons, and a reason to gather loved-ones together to celebrate. What happens, then, when you move 4,418…
If you’re an international student in Bergen, chances are you’d like to take some time while you’re in Norway to do some additional exploring. Perhaps you’d even like to take a peek at Norway’s largest city, Oslo. If you’re looking for a bigger city feel, and you’d like to make the journey, Oslo is well…
So, new students, are you already acclimated to the Norwegian culture around alcohol? Of course, there are many aspects of this, from the vorspiel (preparty) to the nachspiel (afterparty) and a tendency towards big nights on weekends only (instead of moderation more often) – but today’s focus is on buying alcohol at Vinmonopolet and other stores. If…
This year, I’m excited to be volunteering for BØ (Bergen Ølfestival). BØ is Norway’s largest beer fest. Volunteering is a great opportunity for international – or any students – and volunteering for Ølfestival has its own set of benefits. So today I want to share my top 3 reasons to join me and volunteer for BØ! And if you don’t already…
Recently a student asked for information on how and where to accommodate parents when they come and visit in Bergen. So, today’s post will focus on parental visits. Anyone who’s parents have already come for a visit, feel free to weigh in with your advice in the comment section. 17th of May, a great time…
When in Norway, it’s important to do as the Norwegians – and hike! I thought that it might be helpful to provide a resource for hiking gear and safety information. Many of you may already be experienced hikers but, for those who are new to hiking in Norway and don’t know where (or rather, “wear” –…
Here it is sports fans, the sports post! A long time coming, I’m sorry. I also have to admit that, while I used to play football (of course we called it soccer because we are heathens), basketball, and softball (boo on not being allowed to play baseball), I am not much of a, as I…
I know I promised to write about getting Internet in Norway and I will absolutely address that in at least one of next week’s posts, I swear. But, this week, my own Internet has been sparse because I have been enjoying scenic Lofoten’s “elevated temperature anomalies”. (Actually, it has been quite cool, a little chilly…